1998 Fiat Duna vs. 2000 Volvo V40
To start off, 2000 Volvo V40 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Fiat Duna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Fiat Duna would be higher. At 1,783 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Volvo V40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Volvo V40 (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1998 Fiat Duna. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Volvo V40 should accelerate faster than 1998 Fiat Duna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Volvo V40 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1998 Fiat Duna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Volvo V40 (173 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Fiat Duna. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Volvo V40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Fiat Duna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Fiat Duna | 2000 Volvo V40 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | Duna | V40 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1698 cc | 1783 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2560 mm |
